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Why we sigh

Is sighing about feelings, thoughts, or maybe both at once?

cognitive psychology, social psychology, individual differences, but whyClare Jonas10 April 2022emotion, bodies, mood, thinking, mathsComment

How to give good gifts

If you've ever faced the struggle of giving the right gift, then good news: I’ve been reading the research on gift-giving and I have some science-based tips!

social psychology, how toClare Jonas22 November 2021gifts, belief, choices, emotion, mood, possessionsComment

How to cope with a stressful wait

Struggling with your mental health in COVID lockdown? Me too. Find out how research on stressful waiting can help you deal with it.

How the weather affects our moods

Decreasing daylight can trigger seasonal affective disorder, but what about subtler changes in mood?

mental health and illness, brain biologyClare Jonas14 July 2019weather, mood, culture, votingComment

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